James Beckwourth - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.337 W 097° 20.948
14S E 654591 N 3629096
Mountain Man James Beckwourth is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPAYM
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/31/2015
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Mr. Beckwourth's star is located on the south side of W Exchange Ave, at its intersection with N Main St. The star says:
Texas Trail of Fame
James Beckwourth
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Mr. Beckwourth, as well as this short biography:
A mulatto slave and son of a nobleman, Beckwourth became a mountain man, fur trader, Crow Indian chief, and gold miner who established “The Beckwourth Pass.” Born to an African American slave mother and English father, Sir James Bechwourth, he played a major role in the early exploration and settlement of the American West. He is considered the only African American who kept a journal during that period and was published as The Life and Adventures of James Beckwourth: Mountaineer, Scout, and Pioneer, and Chief of the Crow Nation of Indians.
About the Texas Trail of Fame:
The Texas Trail of Fame was established in 1997 to honor those who have made a significant contribution to our Western way of life. Throughout the walkways of the Fort Worth National Historic District, bronze inlaid markers have been placed in honor of their achievements. The desire of the Texas Trail of Fame is to inspire and educate visitors through the adventure of reflecting on these Westerner’s accomplishments. Trail Guides are available at the Stockyards Visitor's information Center. So come on out to the Fort Worth Stockyards, grab a guide, and hit the trail!